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MIDDLETON LODGE

41 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsAncientBluebells
Dogs welcome41 ha

Getting here

54.45654, -1.65534

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Woodpigeon
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Rook +58 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Ancient woodland

Very strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Bluebell walks

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Rook +58 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Snowdrop, Rough Chervil, Black Medick +166 more · last seen 2024

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral, Peacock +35 more · last seen 2025

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Teesdale Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Middlesbrough)Walking route▾

UK long distance footpath from Dufton to Warrenby.

Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

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3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 165National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km▾
Named routeRef 165Length 4.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km▾
Named routeRef 165Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Kneeton Hall Bridgebridleway · 51 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 51 mPath type: service

About this historic site

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Parkland and cricket ground, Middleton Lodge

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Parkland and cricket ground, Middleton Lodge

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🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Moulton Neolithic henge, medieval settlement, field system and moated siteHistoric site3.3 km→⛪St Cuthbert with St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds2.2 km→⛪St James's ChurchReligious grounds2.9 km→✦Copper mine and medieval ridge and furrow north, north west and east of St Michael and All Angels ChurchHistoric site1.5 km→✦Medieval cross at BartonHistoric site2 km→✦Section of Scots Dyke linear boundary, 650m ENE of Park HouseHistoric site4.7 km→